Example Sentences

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The judge warned him that if he continues to interrupt during the trial, she will admonish him in front of the jury.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 28, 2022

Given this history, observers believe it is unlikely that the committee will admonish any members, even if the investigators recommend action.

From New York Times • Jul. 15, 2010

A true friend will admonish his erring brother, and if the erring brother has any sense at all he will thank his friend.

From Commentary on the Epistle to the Galatians by Graebner, Theodore

And he answered me, and said, Hearken unto me, and I will instruct thee; and I will admonish thee yet again: A:15. for this cause the Most High hath not made one world, but two.

From The Bible, Douay-Rheims, Old Testament — Part 2 by Anonymous

I, these, and all must pay amends; But you I will admonish in cool terms, Let not promotion's hope be as a string, To tie your tongue, or let it loose to sting.

From A Select Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 9 by Various